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Google really wants iPhone users to switch to Pixel 7, boosts trade-in credits up to $1,000

October 13, 2022

The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are now widely available and shipping to early customers, but there’s a new bonus for iPhone users looking to switch as Google has boosted trade-in values. Starting today, the Google Store is offering boosted trade-in values on iPhone models with up to $1,055 in value towards the purchase of Pixel 7 or Pixel 7 Pro, which start at $599 and $899…

Review: Mujjo leather iPhone 14 case is Apple-like in fit and finish, and it comes in black

October 13, 2022

With my previous iPhones, I have always relied on Apple’s first-party leather case option. It’s not cheap, but I have found they held up well to years and years of use, the clicky buttons feel nice and the subtle branding. However, when upgrading to the iPhone 14 Pro…

Signal is winding down plaintext SMS support in its Android app

October 13, 2022

Signal is removing the option to send and receive SMS messages in its Android app. Folks who currently use Signal as their default SMS app will receive alerts advising them to switch to a different one. You’ll be able to export your SMS messages and import them into…

Google app makes it easier to customize the Search widget on Android

October 13, 2022

Back in 2018, Google introduced a customizable Search widget and is now making those personalization options more apparent by supporting the changes introduced in Android 12+. This applies to the Search widget that you manually place on your homescreen and not the one docked at the bottom of the Pixel Launcher. After placing or moving an existing widget, you’ll notice the edit pencil in the…

Google made a wine-esque guide for pairing Pixel Watch bands with faces

October 13, 2022

The Pixel Watch is launching with an extensive band and face collection, and Google has delightfully created a pairing guide of sorts. For example, the default Active band is made of “waterproof fluoroelastomer with a soft-touch coating” that makes it “both durable…

Android 12L for Surface Duo shown off with Windows 11-esque design, set for this year

October 13, 2022

Following Samsung on its key foldables and tablets, Microsoft is the next OEM that we’re waiting on to launch Android 12L. Alongside other hardware announcements today, Android 12L was shown off for the Surface Duo 2 with design influences and customizations from Windows…

Google Stadia’s closure will sadly mark the death of one of its best exclusives, Outcasters

October 13, 2022

Earlier this month Google abruptly announced that Stadia would shut down in January 2023, but that left questions as to what would happen with Stadia’s exclusive games. Unfortunately for the super-fun title Outcasters, Google Stadia’s death will bring the game down with it. On the date of its closing, Google Stadia had five remaining fully exclusive titles. Some games have been confirmed to…

Google Pixel Watch initial review: Expect disappointment, and you’ll never be disappointed

October 13, 2022

It’s almost surreal that this product finally exists. The Pixel Watch is finally here as Google’s first self-branded Wear OS smartwatch, nearly a decade into the platform’s existence. Is it any good? Let’s take a look… Why an initial review? 9to5Google was granted…

Pixel 7 Pro initial review: Google is finally figuring out flagship phones

October 13, 2022

The Pixel 6 was a reinvention of Google’s smartphone, pushing the company firmly into “flagship” territory in a way that past devices hadn’t really aimed at. Now, we’re at the second generation of that reboot, and the Pixel 7 Pro builds on Google’s flagship and…

Pixel 7 initial review: Android’s ‘default’ device gets meaningful and important upgrades [Video]

October 13, 2022

In terms of upgrades, the Pixel 7 has a few important improvements that round off the better of the two 2021 series handsets. Pixel 6 long-term review: All the ‘Pros’ with very few cons [Video] Why an initial review? 9to5Google was granted six days of early access to the Pixel 7 ahead of today’s review embargo, not nearly enough time to reach a final verdict. But with open sales set to…